25 Teen Love Innovations
From Scandalous Teen Shoots to Retro Summer Lovers:
Ryan Hinkson — Jul 26, 2010 — Pop Culture
Ah, the days of teen love, back when you really believed that nothing would ever tear you apart. That you and your first love would be together forever. This cluster of teen love innovations highlights famous young couples like Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens and faux TV couples like the cast of 'Gossip Girl.' There is also a ton of artwork that focuses on the bliss of puppy love. From scandalous teen shoots to retro summer love, enjoy these examples of teen love.
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Stylish Vampires
Twilight is In Style December 2008
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Vanessa Hudgens' Dirty Photos Don't Stop Disney
Will This Launch Her Career?
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Teenage Old-School Shoots
Joseph Szabo Captures Youthful Moments in 'Jones Beach'
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Controversial Teen Stars
Zac Efron Gets Dirty With Naked Model in Interview Magazine
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Young Beach Love
Bruce Weber's ‘Love Makes the World go Round' in Vogue Paris
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Face Paint Photography
'Wunderlust' from Peter Tjahjadi Features Funky, Bejeweled Faces
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Scandalous Teen Shoots
Gossip-Worthy Editorial by Terry Richardson
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Morphing Celebu-Tats
Stars Who Modify Their Tattoos When Partners Change
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Teen Takes On Fairy Tales
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens in "Sleeping Beauty"
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Movie-Themed Prom Wear
Twilight-Inspired Wardrobes Bring 'Vamp Chic' Back
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Youth Sexvertising To Sell Jeans
'First Time' Commercial by Levi's
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Street Teen Models
Hedi Slimane's “Teenage Takeover” in Dazed & Confused
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Fathers at 13
Alfie Patten Got Chantelle Steadman Pregnant When He was Only 12
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Retro Summer Love
The Gargyle Summer 2010 Private-Labels Spread is Lovey Dovey Sweet
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Risque Teen Reality Shows
15 Year Old 'I Am a Model' Star, Park Seo Jin Scandal
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Romeo and Juliet Fashion Editorials
'Love of a Lifetime' in Vogue
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Captured Teenaged Lives
Ilana Panich-Linsman's 'Fifteen' Series Shows Youth at its Best
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Face-Saving Photo Leaks
Chris Brown and Rihanna Snapped Snuggling on Film
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Vampire Bedrooms
Bella's Purple Bedding Recalls the Decor in 'Twilight' & 'New Moon'
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Teen Dance Crazes
Argentinean Flogging Entices Youth More Than ‘Dancing With the Stars’
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Epic New Moon Parodies
The Hillywood Show Does New Moon Parody Worthy of SNL
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Young Love Denim Editorials
'The Loveless' Flaunts a Heartbroken Diesel
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Cheeky PSAs
Sensoa Teen STD Ad
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Mermaid Puppy Love
The Vogue Girl Korea July 2010 Spread is Mystical
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SKIMS' Holiday Campaign Was Inspired by Vintage Magazines
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Distorted Furniture Street Art
Alex Chinneck Designs the Surrealism First Kiss at Last Light
Cheeky Summer-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Saint Laurent Tan Lines Collection is Playful
Gen Z IRL Campaigns
Hinge's Phonebook Encourages Gen Z to Connect IRL for Global Day of Unplugging
Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear
Clarks and Netflix Launch a Stranger Things Collection
Unique TV Series Pop-Ups
Lillet x Emily in Paris Presents the Café de Lillet Experience in NYC
Vampire Film Makeup Lines
Colourpop's Twilight Makeup Offers Looks for Team Edward and Team Jacob
Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections
Vampyre Cosmetics’ Buffy the Vampire Collab is Uniquely Eerie
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Seltzer-Inspired Fashion Collections
1987label and Truly Hard Seltzer Have Joined Forces
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Ultra-Chic Vintage-Inspired Swimwear
Rumored's Vintage Swim Collection is Head-Turning
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Short-Form Dating Shows
Caribou Coffee's Dream Date: A Sip at Love is Six Episodes on TikTok
Generationally Fused Footwear Series
Clarks and Tokyo Senior Generation Join Forces on a Capsule
Romantic Dating App Experiences
The Bumble 'Success Stories' Campaign Includes a Las Vegas Contest
Remixed Monogrammed Collections
The LV Remix Collection Celebrates Heritage While Looking Ahead
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Next-Generation Fashion Campaigns
REVOLVE Partners with Jeon Somi for a Gen Z Campaign
Puppy Dating App Giveaways
Rover Rewards Dating App Users Who Replace Fish Pics with Pups
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Rom-Com Dating App Campaigns
Tinder's It Starts With a Swipe Reimagines Meet Cutes
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Friendship-Promoting Fashion Campaigns
Tommy Hilfiger's Spring 2024 Features Kendall Jenner
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Iconic Singer-Starring Campaigns
Saint Laurent and Diana Ross Tease a Partnership
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Sensualized Dinner Dates
The K-Y Desire Darkroom Inspires Romance & Rediscovery
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Gen Z Eyewear Collabs
Florence by Mills & National Vision Launched Fashion-Forward Eyewear
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Three-People Wine Bottle Prototypes
19 Crimes's Throuple Bottle of Wine is for Valentine's Day
Collaborative Streetstyle Furniture
Lovesac x KidSuper Blends Edgy Style and Home Comfort
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Exclusive Date Night Recipes
HelloFresh & Tinder Launched Date Night Delights Recipes for Couples
Celebrative Holiday Apparel Campaigns
Old Navy Unveiled 'Love is in the House'
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
Hyper-Feminine Fragrances
The First LoveShackFancy Fragrances are Whimsical and Romantic
Non-Traditional Valentine's Wines
19 Crimes' Valentine's Wine Bottle Celebrates All Relationships
2000s TV Series Cocktails
Rachel Bilson Reprises O.C. Role for 21SEEDS' Serving Summer Campaign
Reality Dating Show Wines
Netflix & Cupcake Vineyards Collaborated on Love Is Wine Chardonnay
Artful Travel-Inspired Children's Fashion
Janie and Jack Team Up with Photographer Gray Malin
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Reality Show-Inspired Games
Netflix Unveils the Love is Blind Game Ahead of New Season
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
Pop-Up Outdoor Weddings
The First-Ever Chaco Wedding Invites Nature-Loving Couples to Tie the Knot
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Boy Band-Inspired Summer Partnerships
Atypique Partners with AJ Mclean of the Backstreet Boys
Gamified Video Dating Apps
IRLY is a Dating App by Gen Z for Gen Z
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Anti-Breakup Festive Campaigns
Smirnoff and Lance Bass Debut 'Red, White & Merry' Love Campaign
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Metaverse Dating Platforms
RDC 2023 Shared a Vision for the Future of Dating and Roblox
Youthful Backpack Capsules
Skybags and 'The Archies' Unite for a Gen Z-Focused Backpack Collection
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Reimagined Pop-Culture Music Genres
Disney's A Whole New Sound Imagines Classics in New Genres
Angelic-Themed Fairy Tale Books
Chloë Sevigny Stars in Conversations with Angels by Chopova Lowena
Interactive Romantic Comedy Experiences
Netflix's Choose Love is its First Interactive Rom-Com
Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations
Tinder is Helping Cover Up Matching Tattoos with Sixty Ink
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Romantic Nail Polish Packs
Sally Hansen X LoveShackFancy Collab Takes Cues from the Runway
Gen Z Slang Translators
Great Clips' Student Slang Translators Prepare Parents for Back-to-School
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
Japanese Snack Brand Calbee Unviels its Valentine's Day Chips
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
50s-Style Musical Beauty Collections
The Revolution Beauty x Grease Collection is Fan-Approved
Unashamedly Romantic Pop-Ups
Laura Ashley's Workshops Use Deadstock Fabric to Create New Totes
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Gen Z Basketball Campaigns
Rivalry Unites with Basketball Forever for a Gen Z-Focused NBA Campaign
Streaming Series Makeup Ranges
The Revolution x Emily in Paris Collection Celebrates the Show
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
Cinematic-Inspired Terrazo Collections
Concrete Collaborative Unveils Night Palm x Stealing Beauty
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Second Chance Campaigns
eos' Second First Kiss Gives Consumers a Shot at a Do-Over
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Relationship Management Apps
With LoveSpace, Couples Can Share Updates, Feelings, and Calendars
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Playful Beauty Runway Collaborations
Kaja Beauty and LoveShackFancy Debuted Spring 2025 Collection
Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
Af94's Teen-Centric Makeup Line Features Products Under $10
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Refreshing Cherry Beer Labels
Matilda Bay Brewery Debuts New Packaging for Tainted Love Beer
Collaborative Penny Loafer Collections
Duke + Dexter Presents a Collaboration Alongside Playboy
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Summer-Inspired Co-Branded Collections
Soho Yacht Club Joins Forces with the Emerging Limo Boyz
Interactive Typo Art Installations
Pasha Radetzki Creates the Love-Ego=LOV in New York
Youth Intern Social Stunts
Louis Vuitton Hires a 13 Year Old Intern After Sketches Went Viral
Promotional Influencer Videos
Activision Recruits Multiple Creators to Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Edgy 90s-Style False Lashes
The Kiss Lash Couture Rebel Collection Includes Six Styles
Relationship-Strengthening Dating Ideas
Perfect Dates is an App Inspiring Stronger Bonds
Captivating Valetine's Day Dresses
Petal & Pup's Latest Valentine's Day Collection is Enchanting
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Student Travel-Entertainment Experiences
LVIN Offers Spring Break Adventures for 2025
Digital Relationship Spaces
Tether is Designed for Couples to Share Photos, Moments, and More
Love Lock-Inspired Coffee Tables
Adrián M. Almonacid Designs the 4E Coffee Table
Distraction-Free Dating Guides
Hinge Debuted a New Guide to Minimize Distractions While Dating
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Nostalgic School Supplies
The Staples Pep Rally Collection Features 90s-Inspired Accessories
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
Low Energy Victorian Homes
Knox Bhavan Designs the Love Walk II Victorian Villa in London
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Love-Centric Public Service Announcements
Ad Council & R/GA Debut the Love Has No Labels Campaign
Local Hotspot Fashion Shoots
Marine Serre 'Heartbeat' Campaign Was Lensed in Hair Salons and Cafes
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Global Love Story Maps
WhereWeMet.Org Shares Love Stories on a World Map
Safety-Oriented Social Tools
Instagram Aims to Protect Vulnerable Teens with its New Safety Update
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Amalgamated Cookbook Directories
Cook Book Love Celebrates Culinary Storytelling Virtually
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship